J. D. Fay
About J. D. Fay
J. D. Fay is the Chief Financial Officer at Matterport and the Founder of Banyan Tree Consulting Group, with extensive experience in finance and strategic advising.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
J. D. Fay is currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Matterport, a role based in Silicon Valley, California. In addition, he is the Founder of Banyan Tree Consulting Group, located in Reno, Nevada. His roles involve overseeing financial operations and providing strategic financial guidance. His work with Banyan Tree Consulting Group is geared towards advising businesses on strategic alternatives and business planning.
Past Professional Experience
J. D. Fay has an extensive professional background, having held significant roles in various organizations. He was the Chief Financial Officer at View | Dynamic Glass from 2013 to 2017, and a Strategic Advisor at Sierra Instruments from 2016 to 2019. At NeoPhotonics, a NYSE IPO company, he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2009 to 2013, and as Vice President of Legal Affairs & General Counsel from 2007 to 2013. Additionally, he served as SVP, Corporate Affairs & General Counsel at @Road, a Nasdaq IPO company, from 2000 to 2007.
Education and Certifications
J. D. Fay holds a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School, completed in 1998. He has also earned Executive Education in Private Equity and Venture Capital from Harvard Business School in 2017. Additionally, he achieved Continuing Education in Accounting from the University of California, Berkeley in 2014. He holds a Double B.A. in International Business and French Language from North Central College, completed in 1995.
Awards and Recognitions
J. D. Fay has been the recipient of several notable awards. He was named a CFO Award winner by CFO Monthly Magazine in 2017 and recognized as 'CFO of the Year' by the Silicon Valley Business Journal in 2016. These accolades highlight his contributions and achievements in the financial sector.
Strategic Financial Accomplishments
J. D. Fay has led two initial public offerings (IPOs), raising nearly $1 billion in equity and debt capital. He has executed several mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, including a public-to-public sale for $500 million. He is experienced with private equity and venture capital investors, including institutional, sovereigns, and family offices. His expertise extends to international expansion planning across regions like China, Japan, Russia, and Western Europe.